Samsung Galaxy A22 5G deals

The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.

Spec scores £200-£399 Phones · 165 phones

Performance 1.6 /5 Basic

Display 1.9 /5 Basic

Rear Camera 0.9 /5 Basic

Front Camera 1.8 /5 Basic

Battery 2.4 /5 Average

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Absolute bargain hunters who want the cheapest possible Samsung phone with 5G connectivity and excellent battery life, and are not concerned about software support or display quality.

5G connectivity at an ultra-affordable price point
5,000mAh battery for comfortable two-day stamina
6.6-inch FHD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G vs Galaxy A23 5G — Key Differences

Feature	Samsung Galaxy A22 5G	Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Display	6.6" FHD+ TFT LCD, 90Hz	6.6" FHD+ PLS LCD, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 700	Snapdragon 695
Camera system	48MP + 5MP UW + 2MP depth	50MP OIS + 5MP UW + 2MP macro + 2MP depth
Battery	5,000mAh, 15W wired	5,000mAh, 25W wired
Build / Design	Plastic, no IP rating	Plastic, no IP rating
Storage options	64GB / 128GB + microSD	64GB / 128GB + microSD
SIM-free price	Not available	From £122.40

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G still worth buying?

The Galaxy A22 5G is hard to recommend in 2026 unless it is available at an exceptionally low price. While it provides basic 5G connectivity and has a good battery, the ageing Dimensity 700 chipset, limited remaining software support, and TFT display place it behind newer budget options. The Galaxy A16 offers a much better experience at a competitive price.

How good is the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G camera?

The 48MP main camera produces acceptable photos in good lighting with decent colour rendition, though detail and sharpness are limited by the budget-grade lens and processing. The 5MP ultrawide is adequate for wider shots. Low-light performance is a weakness. For basic everyday photography, it does the job, but it cannot compete with even budget phones from 2024 onwards.

Does the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G have a good display?

The 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate is large and reasonably smooth, but it lacks the vibrant colours and deep blacks of an AMOLED panel. Outdoor visibility is also more limited than on phones with brighter AMOLED screens. For the price at launch, it was acceptable, but expectations have risen since.

How long does the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G battery last?

The 5,000mAh battery is one of the phone's best features, comfortably lasting two days with lighter use. The efficient Dimensity 700 chipset and modest display help conserve power. Charging is limited to 15W, meaning a full charge from empty takes over two hours.

How long will the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G receive updates?

Samsung committed to two major Android OS updates and four years of security patches for the A22 5G. Launched with Android 11, it received Android 12 and 13 as major updates, with security patches continuing through 2025. Software support has essentially concluded.

How does the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G compare to the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G?

The A23 5G is a meaningful upgrade with the Snapdragon 695 chipset for better performance, a 50MP main camera with OIS for sharper photos, improved display brightness, and longer software support. Both share 5,000mAh batteries, though the A23 5G added 25W fast charging versus 15W. If choosing between the two, the A23 5G is the significantly better phone. Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G deals.

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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Specifications

Spec Scores

£200-£399 Phones · 165 phones

Dimensity 700
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

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This phone

32%

Avg

34%

Best

99%

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This phone

32%

Avg

45%

Best

100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

6.6 inches
1080 x 2400 pixels
TFT, 90Hz

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This phone

38%

Avg

62%

Best

97%

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This phone

38%

Avg

60%

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100%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

Single camera setup
48 MP main camera

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17%

Avg

33%

Best

69%

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17%

Avg

39%

Best

90%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

8 MP front camera
1080p selfie video

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35%

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60%

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92%

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35%

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55%

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92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

5,000 mAh
15W wired

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47%

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51%

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100%

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47%

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52%

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100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

167.2 x 76.4 x 9

Weight

203 g

SIM

Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 11, up to Android 13, One UI core 5

Colours

Gray, White, Mint, Violet

Radio

FM radio

Body

Gray, White, Mint, Violet

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

Primary Camera Video

1152@30fs

Third Camera

48 , f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 , f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm Auxiliary lens

Primary Selfie Camera

8 , f/2.0, (wide)

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

TFT LCD, 90Hz

Display Size

6.6

Display Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Dimensity 700

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal Storage

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41

5G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Battery

5000

Charging

15W wired

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass